Cloud DevOps Engineer

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a seasoned Cloud DevOps Engineer with excellent technical background in system administration, scripting automation, and deep Linux operational knowledge to help support our high-value clients. This position requires designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and applications through infrastructure such as code and automation scripting, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong scripting capabilities, is hyper-focused on customer needs, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and dedicated to the mission.

What you’ll do:

Design and implement secure cloud-based systems and applications, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Build, deploy, and troubleshoot cloud-native (IAC) applications in AWS environments

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation

Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell to streamline operations and deployments

Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, including NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP

Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle

Implement and maintain security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security

Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications and services

Work with a variety of cloud native tools to add capabilities and secure the platform

Troubleshoot complex technical issues across all layers of the technology stack

Goals & Objectives:

Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure

Establish and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security best practices

Reduce deployment time and increase deployment frequency through automation

Improve system reliability, availability, and security through infrastructure as code

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of DevSecOps practices

Maintain comprehensive system documentation to ensure efficient knowledge sharing

Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and security best practices

Contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure and security posture

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, VPC, EBS, ALB, RDS, S3, EKS, ECR, etc.)

Strong Linux system administration skills, particularly with RHEL/CentOS

Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

Expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and automation (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins)

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code practices

Understanding of network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing

Experience with security hardening and compliance implementation in cloud environments

Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting system implementation

Professional Competencies

Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Here's what you need:

3 years of experience in DevOps engineering or cloud platform engineering

3 years of experience with RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) or CentOS administration

3 years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or similar) and CLI

3 years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

2 years of experience troubleshooting DNS, VPN, HTTPS, and/or networking configurations

3 years of experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting and automation technologies

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent

Bonus points if you have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4 years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)

Experience implementing security controls in cloud environments

Experience with containerization orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS)

Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments

Security Clearance:

Active Top-Secret Clearance, preferred with SCI eligibility. Must be willing to undergo a polygraph examination if necessary.

#clearancejobs

#LI-Defense

#LI-Hybrid

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$100,200 — $203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, v